Hurry Spring

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.We've been very lucky here in Kansas City to have minimal snow and an easy winter but despite all that, warmer weather is still something we hope for in March. Tomorrow we are expecting 72 degrees and just three days ago there were five inches of snow on the ground. Ahh the Midwest. Love it or leave it. We are jumping the gun for Spring here at the Sofa because we can't wait any longer.

Our Spring beginnings.

New slipcovered loveseat.

New slipcovered slipper chair.

New slipcovered chaise.

The Custom Furniture Sale ends Sunday so please run in to order any furniture or fabric by the yard and save 20%. We even had brand new pieces delivered this week and to stay true to the sale they are also 20% off. We have also been marking down many items throughout the store to prepare for new Spring goods. Actually, Debbie is in one of her makeover moods and I have decided my new motto is 'No More Compromise'. It's time to sell exactly what I envisioned my store to be: 99% of what I would want in my own home. What a concept! Speaking of, take a look at the March issue of KC SPACES magazine and the 10 page spread on my home. We have 45 copies for sale in the store if you cannot find it on our local newsstand.

March SPACES with a spread of my home.

Back to my revelation: to be honest, the economy has most retailers rethinking every move they make and instead of bringing my customers quick sell, cheaply made, see-anywhere goods, I am going to do just the opposite. We're making it more fabulous than ever! Gone will be the generic filler and something for everyone mentality. Now don't expect this to happen overnight (unless of course you come in and buy it all this week, which would be just fine with me!) but by Fall you will see a different, funkier more specific look. Not to worry- we are staying true to who we are- in fact, even more so.

Egg wreath, lamb box, faux chocolate bunny, birdhouse.

Ivory glitter bunnies and white chocolate eggs.

What does this mean? WE NEED YOU. Fans of the Sofa UNITE! It's hard as the owner not to want to buy merchandise that will keep the store looking full, honor the season and have an assortment of things that will please 95% of the visitors. So the true-blue, die-hard Curious Crowd need to support this because, well, we will lose some of those customers that want to know where all the wreaths are! You cannot imagine the requests we get being in the Village. Someday I may tell you. So the young at heart, home decorator, do-it-yourselfer, "I don't need a decorator", artist, professional, junker devotee need to cheer us on (and I know you're there!)

A lot of wonderful artwork has just arrived and new lamps.

For now I am still happy and proud with what has been coming in and ready for some serious antiquing too. Take a look around.

My new favorite: lamps and pillows with applied fabric.

African glass bead necklaces in ocean colors.

A real-live cuckoo clock, the newest pet in the store!

Vintage rings.

Glass paperweights.

New French books.

Hope to see you!
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